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zonked

 

[ zɒŋkt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

slang, informal

Zonked refers to being extremely tired, exhausted, or in a state of stupor, often as a result of excessive activity or the influence of drugs or alcohol. It can describe a state where a person is so fatigued that they may be unable to function normally.

Synonyms

burned out, exhausted, fatigued, worn out

Examples of usage

  • After the long hike, I was completely zonked.
  • He was so zonked from the party last night that he slept all day.
  • She looked zonked after working three shifts in a row.

Translations

Translations of the word "zonked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exausto

🇮🇳 थका हुआ

🇩🇪 erschöpft

🇮🇩 kehabisan tenaga

🇺🇦 втомлений

🇵🇱 wyczerpany

🇯🇵 疲れた

🇫🇷 épuisé

🇪🇸 agotado

🇹🇷 bitkin

🇰🇷 지친

🇸🇦 مرهق

🇨🇿 vyčerpaný

🇸🇰 vyčerpaný

🇨🇳 精疲力竭

🇸🇮 izčrpan

🇮🇸 þreyttur

🇰🇿 шаршаған

🇬🇪 დაქანებული

🇦🇿 tükənmiş

🇲🇽 agotado

Etymology

The term 'zonked' is derived from the slang 'zonk', which can mean to knock out or render unconscious. The origin is believed to trace back to the 1960s, especially in relation to the counterculture movements and the use of recreational drugs, where users would describe themselves as being 'zonked out' or in a relaxed, uninhibited state. The word evolved in various contexts, particularly in the youth culture of America, to describe feelings of tiredness or disorientation. It is also connected to the word 'zombie', indicating a state of lethargy or lack of energy. As slang, 'zonked' has maintained its informal status, often used to emphasize an overwhelming sense of exhaustion or a stupor, whether from physical exertion or mental fatigue.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,981, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.